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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,036.59, 17,990.44 and 7,068.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,036.59, 17,990.44 and 7,068.24 is: 9,754.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,036.59 : 17,990.44 = 7,068.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,036.59/17,990.44 = 7,068.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,036.59x = 17,990.44 × 7,068.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,036.59x = 127,160,729.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,160,729.96/13,036.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,754.14

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